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Definition of marathon adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

marathon

adjective
 
/ˈmærəθən/
 
/ˈmærəθɑːn/
[only before noun]
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  1. lasting a long time and requiring a lot of effort, concentration, etc.
    • a marathon journey lasting 56 hours
    • a marathon legal battle
    • a marathon five-set tennis match
    • The painting would be completed in one marathon session.
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